Claudia Lebenthal

New York

Founder and Editor at Style of Sport

Where sport collides with fashion, design, art, news and culture.

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STYLE of SPORT | Gear & Apparel Curated for the Stylish Sports Enthusiast

1 month ago | styleofsport.com | Claudia Lebenthal

TIM PARRPhotos by Jake ChessumIt used to be as we got older and started to need reading glasses, the only option were those “granny” glasses sold in the drugstore, demi-frames that sat on the edge of your nose. They were called granny glasses for a reason. Wearing readers made you look old. All that changed when CADDIS came along, reinventing the category, making readers — and getting older — look cool.
STYLE of SPORT | Gear & Apparel Curated for the Stylish Sports Enthusiast

1 month ago | styleofsport.com | Claudia Lebenthal

World Surfing Champion Shaun Tomson is considered one of the greatest surfers of all time. Dominant on the pro tour in the late 70’s and 80’s, his inimitable surfing style was matched by his unmistakable surfwear style. Tomson was hard to miss on the waves in his bright wetsuit vests and boardshorts made by the company he founded, Instinct.
STYLE of SPORT | Gear & Apparel Curated for the Stylish Sports Enthusiast

1 month ago | styleofsport.com | Claudia Lebenthal

CLICK BIKES FOR SHOPPING LINKSCharacterized by its classic Euro design, the distinctive mixte bike features double lateral tubes in a diamond step-through frame that offers chic and easy everyday riding. LEFT COLUMN: PUBLIC BIKES M7I now $664.95. Classic styling and thoughtful design meet in the PUBLIC M7i for a modern take on the classic French mixte-bike design.
STYLE of SPORT | Gear & Apparel Curated for the Stylish Sports Enthusiast

2 months ago | styleofsport.com | Claudia Lebenthal

RUTH ORKIN | COUPLE IN MG, FLORENCE, 1951 | CAVALIER GALLERIESThe Photography Show Presented by AIPAD is the longest-running fair dedicated to photography in the world. Held annually at the landmark Park Avenue Armory on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, the show presents exhibitors from around the globe, showcasing an exciting and diverse mix of photographic works. In addition, the event features educational programming, artist talks, and cultural activations.
STYLE of SPORT | Gear & Apparel Curated for the Stylish Sports Enthusiast

2 months ago | styleofsport.com | Claudia Lebenthal

CLICK ABOVE FOR SHOPPING LINKSFrom the mountain trails to the city streets, these 9 anoraks, from designer and sport brands alike, are the way to go. TOP ROW:HELLY HANSEN VISTA HIKE HIKE ANORAK $150. Made for the outdoor enthusiast, UPF 50 protection and a water-resistant exterior shields you from the sun, wind, and light drizzles. TILLEY LIGHTWEIGHT RIPSTOP ANORAK now $96. Equipped to keep you cozy, but lightweight enough to offer the coolness factor when needed.
STYLE of SPORT | Gear & Apparel Curated for the Stylish Sports Enthusiast

Mar 30, 2025 | styleofsport.com | Claudia Lebenthal

From top: Sperm whale, Domenica; Mother and baby sperm whale below in Dominica; Humpback whales tails“When the guide spots the whales you are dropped in their path no less than three hundred feet away. They will often swim with in ten feet of you if they do not feel threatened.” I’ve known Brad Roaman since we were kids in high school, growing up in New York City. He has always been an avid sailor, sharing his love of the water on his boat with his friends, myself included, from above the surface.
STYLE of SPORT | Gear & Apparel Curated for the Stylish Sports Enthusiast

Mar 16, 2025 | styleofsport.com | Claudia Lebenthal

TRAINING DAYMSGM ~ BALENCIAGA ~ PHILIPP PLEIN ~ MSGM The Fall 2025 Ready-To-Wear Collections are a wrap and once again it’s time for PRET-A-SPORTER: our semi-annual review of the sportiest looks from the fashion runways of New York, London, Milan, and Paris. ALL ZIPPED UPLOUIS VUITTON ~ SUNNEI ~ DEISEL ~ TORY BURCH OUTDOORSYBRUNELLO CUCINELLI ~ DOLCE & GABBANA ~ MIU MIU ~LOUIS VUITTON THE SWEATER SETTHOM BROWNE ~ PHILIPP PLEIN ~ MOSCHINO
STYLE of SPORT | Gear & Apparel Curated for the Stylish Sports Enthusiast

Mar 15, 2025 | styleofsport.com | Claudia Lebenthal

Shaun Tomson, 1969, age 14, Makaha, Oahu, Hawaii From the monstrous walls of water at Teahupoo, to the reef-scraping barrels of Pipeline, to the endless peeling break of Jeffreys Bay, an elite group of legendary surfers have made their mark on surf history — both in and out of the water — distinguished by the fearlessness, grace, and artistry displayed riding the most exalted waves.
STYLE of SPORT | Gear & Apparel Curated for the Stylish Sports Enthusiast

Feb 20, 2025 | styleofsport.com | Claudia Lebenthal

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) has long been used to aid in the recovery of serious medical conditions. Originally developed to treat decompression sickness in divers, HBOT has since gained recognition for its wide-ranging medical and overall health benefits. From accelerating wound healing to enhancing cognitive function, this therapy has become a powerful tool in modern medicine and as a popular wellness treatment.
STYLE of SPORT | Gear & Apparel Curated for the Stylish Sports Enthusiast

Feb 13, 2025 | styleofsport.com | Claudia Lebenthal

Perched between the mountains and the sea on the coast of China is the city of Qingdao, the location of a new skatepark with a design like no other. As the flow of skateboarding mirrors the essence of surfing, the skatepark recreates an ocean on the rooftop of Qingdao MixC mall. The layout incorporates flowing curves of ocean waves, highlighting the connection between the two sports. Qingdao’s breathtaking coastal scenery is considered a natural treasure, yet it is also a commercial city.